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blackfly Synonyms
Another word for blackfly
Choosing another word for blackfly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small, dark, humpbacked two-winged fly of the family Simuliidae that breeds near running water, the females of which inflict painful bites on humans and livestock and can transmit river blindness in tropical regions.
Usage Example
"Hikers in the northern woods wore protective head nets to keep the swarming blackflies at bay during late spring."
Strongest
buffalo gnat
turkey gnat
• noun (Context 2)
A small, dark-bodied aphid (Aphis fabae) that infests broad beans, sugar beets, and other garden and agricultural crops by feeding on plant sap.
Usage Example
"The gardener sprayed the broad bean plants with soapy water to control a heavy infestation of black bean aphid."
Strongest
black bean aphid
bean aphid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blackfly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blackfly